The number of arrests and convictions made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) has seen a steady and significant rise over the past five years, with 2023 recording the highest figures, a Home Ministry data shared with the Lok Sabha mentions.
Patiala House Court on Thursday sought an explanation over production of the seven accused 24 hours after their arrest from Judicial custody in Tihar Jail.
The Delhi police's clarification came while it continued its arguments opposing the bail pleas of Khalid, Imam and five others accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, on Friday.
The Supreme Court has listed the matter for further hearing on November 24, Monday, when it will continue hearing arguments by the Delhi Police opposing the bail pleas of seven accused persons who have approached the Court seeking bail.
While seeking 10 days' custody of Amir Rashid Ali, the NIA said that he arranged a safe house for Suicide Bomber Umar Un Nabi. He also assisted him in preparing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which was used in the blast near Red Fort.
According to the agency, the two accused had been promoting ISIS-inspired ideology and attempting to indoctrinate and mobilise gullible youth to carry out terrorist attacks at multiple locations across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and other parts of India.
"We have full faith that the Prime Minister and the government will definitely reveal who is behind this, because of whom such a big incident happened at our capital, our symbol, from where the Prime Minister gives a speech on Independence Day. Why has our intelligence failed every time?"
"We have registered an FIR under UAPA, explosives act, and BNS under Kotwali police station. FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) team is there at the scene of crime and NSG team is also there who are searching around the area and examining evidence. As of now investigation is going on, it w
"Our condolences to those who died, those who are injured in the blast, and their families. May the injured recover soon and return to their home. All investigation agencies reached the spot immediately and are investigating the matter. I believe that strictest action will be taken after
"The incident of the explosion that occurred in Delhi is extremely tragic and painful. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident and pray to God for the swift recovery of the injured," CM Dhami posted on X.